1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, both 1958 Bristol 406 and 1958 Bristol 405 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Bristol | Bristol |
| Model | 406 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
