1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 50 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, 2010 Kia Soul (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2010 Kia Soul.
Because 1960 Bristol 406 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Soul. 2010 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 1960 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1960 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Bristol | Kia |
| Model | 406 | Soul |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1186 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 48 L |
