1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 is newer by 31 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 Rover 400.
Because 1959 Bristol 406 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1990 Rover 400 | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 406 | 400 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |