1958 Austin A 95 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, both 1958 Austin A 95 and 1958 Bristol 406 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A 95 (92 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin A 95 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 95 | 406 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
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 | 92 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1356 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |