1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1959 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1959 Bristol 406 and 1959 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 346 kg more than 1959 Skoda Octavia. 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1959 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Bristol | Skoda |
Model | 406 | Octavia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |