1962 Austin A 60 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1962 Austin A 60 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (91 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 60. (39 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1962 Austin A 60. 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 60. (87 Nm). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 60 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 60 | 406 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1487 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 91 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 81 L |