1953 Bristol 404 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 570 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Bristol | Aston Martin |
| Model | 404 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
