1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 36 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1994 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
Model | 406 | Guara |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |