1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1994 Dodge Venom
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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 Bristol 407 (463 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 407 | 1994 Dodge Venom | |
Make | Bristol | Dodge |
Model | 407 | Venom |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 339 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |