1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1951 Jaguar Type-C
To start off, 1958 Bristol 406 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1951 Jaguar Type-C | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 406 | Type-C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
