1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 400 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1960 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Monteverdi |
| Model | 406 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 392 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 130 L |
