1959 Bristol 406 vs. 2008 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2008 Toyota MR2 is newer by 49 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, 2008 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 201 kg more than 2008 Toyota MR2.
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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 2008 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 406 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 48 L |