1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 434 kg more than 1959 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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | 406 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
