1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1972 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1972 Chrysler Charger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chrysler Charger (276 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Charger.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler Charger. (459 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler Charger. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1972 Chrysler Charger has manual transmission. 1972 Chrysler Charger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1972 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
| Model | 408 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5561 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
