1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 12 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 AMC Gremlin. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Gremlin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 47 kg more than 1958 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | AMC | Bristol |
| Model | Gremlin | 406 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
