1959 Bristol 406 vs. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 48 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 309 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, 2007 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1959 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1959 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 2007 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Bristol | SsangYong |
| Model | 406 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
