2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1957 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Continental T | 405 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
