1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 50 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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 229 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
| Model | 407 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |
