1958 Bristol 406 vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 48 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 740 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406.
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, 2006 Kia Pregio (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Bristol | Kia |
| Model | 406 | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |
