1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 30 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 15 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1993 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 408 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 532 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |