1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Supra 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 408 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
