1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, both 1958 Bristol 406 and 1958 Tatra T603 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Tatra T603 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Tatra T603 weights approximately 210 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 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
Make | Bristol | Tatra |
Model | 406 | T603 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |