1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 43 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (359 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 407 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
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 | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |