1985 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 860 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405. 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, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Lagonda | 405 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 72 L |
