1986 Audi 90 vs. 1959 Bristol 406
To start off, 1986 Audi 90 is newer by 27 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Audi 90 (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1986 Audi 90.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 90. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 90 | 1959 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | 90 | 406 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
