1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 325 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
Make | Bristol | Bristol |
Model | 406 | 408 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |