1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1995 Lamborghini P140
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 is newer by 35 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 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini P140 weights approximately 26 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, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1995 Lamborghini P140 | |
| Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
| Model | 406 | P140 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1230 mm |
