1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1950 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1960 Bristol 406 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Bristol 406.
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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 GAZ M-20. (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1950 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Bristol | GAZ |
| Model | 406 | M-20 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
