1961 Bristol 407 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise 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 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 407 | Elise |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 38 L |