1959 Bristol 406 vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Bristol | Tata |
| Model | 406 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 42 L |
