1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1958 Bristol 406 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | 2-Litre | 406 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2900 mm |