1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 42 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 80 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, 2002 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | 406 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 81 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 | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |
