1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 17 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 111 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph TR7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | 407 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |
