1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 49 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 408 | 370Z |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |