1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Morris Minor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 would be higher. 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 45 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Bristol | Morris |
| Model | 406 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 52 L |
