1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1963 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | 407 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |
