1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, both 1961 Bristol 406 and 1961 Land Rover A 109 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1961 Bristol 406.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Bristol 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 406 | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
