1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,419 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, 1969 Fiat Dino (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 406 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 92.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
