1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1959 Bristol 406 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
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, 1955 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 406 | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |