1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1961 MG Magnett
To start off, both 1961 Bristol 406 and 1961 MG Magnett were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1961 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 MG Magnett. 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG Magnett. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1961 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Bristol | MG |
| Model | 406 | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
