1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 48 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407.
Because 1962 Bristol 407 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Bristol 407. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |
