1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 447 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Bristol | Daimler |
| Model | 408 | DK |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
