1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1960 Bristol 406
To start off, 1960 Bristol 406 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1960 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Bristol |
Model | 100 | 406 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 81 L |