1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 40 | 406 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |