1961 Austin A vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1961 Austin A. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A | 408 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 81 L |