1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 52 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 139 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.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd, 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Bristol | Kia |
Model | 406 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 74.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |