1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 29 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 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Infiniti J30. (210 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1992 Infiniti J30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 16 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Infiniti J30. (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
Make | Bristol | Infiniti |
Model | 408 | J30 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |