1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1981 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 17 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 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 5 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1981 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 408 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
