1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 9 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 264 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | 3-Litre | 406 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 81 L |
