1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1960 Bristol 406
To start off, 1960 Bristol 406 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1960 Bristol 406.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1960 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 70 | 406 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |