1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1958 Bristol 406 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 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 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 40 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
