1976 Audi 100 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 1976 Audi 100 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | 100 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
