1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, both 1961 Bristol 407 and 1961 Cadillac Eldorado were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 545 kg more than 1961 Bristol 407.
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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 407. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 407 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |
