1953 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1959 Bristol 406
To start off, 1959 Bristol 406 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1953 Aston Martin DB4 (195 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Aston Martin DB4 | 1959 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB4 | 406 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 195 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |