1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Bristol 408 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408.
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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 408 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
