2001 Audi A6 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 2001 Audi A6 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | A6 | 409 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
