1959 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DBR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 (312 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408.
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. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DBR2 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 72 L |
