1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Bristol 406
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 554 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 406 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 81 L |
