1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 35 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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 has manual transmission. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 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 | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
| Make | Bristol | Hyundai |
| Model | 408 | Euro 1 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1160 mm |
