1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 29 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 406 | Kensington |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
