1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia is newer by 41 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Potentia weights approximately 350 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, 1999 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Bristol | Kia |
| Model | 406 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
