1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 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 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 406 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |