1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1971 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1971 Skoda 1202 is newer by 10 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 47 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Skoda 1202. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1971 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Bristol | Skoda |
| Model | 406 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
