1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1971 Buick GS

To start off, 1971 Buick GS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 47 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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