1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 29 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Bristol | Venturi |
Model | 406 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |