1958 Bristol 406 vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 53 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Bristol | Tata |
| Model | 406 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 37 L |
