1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 48 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 4 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Bristol 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Audi |
| Model | 408 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
