1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2010 Holden Colorado is newer by 47 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) has 92 more horse power than 2010 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Colorado.
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) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Colorado. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2010 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Holden Colorado 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 | 2010 Holden Colorado | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 408 | Colorado |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 207 Nm |
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 |