1957 Austin A 95 vs. 1961 Bristol 406
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 95 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 95 | 1961 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 95 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |
