1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1970 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 9 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. 1970 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1961 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1961 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1970 Chevrolet Vega | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 406 | Vega |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 42 L |