1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 50 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 49 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 7 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Bristol | Suzuki |
| Model | 408 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
