1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2006 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 46 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, 2006 Nissan Hardbody (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406.
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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 406 | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
