1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1988 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Fiero is newer by 24 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 73 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (143 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1988 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
| Model | 408 | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |
