1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 40 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 458 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Bristol | SsangYong |
Model | 406 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |