1961 Bristol 407 vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 253 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
