1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 26 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 16 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (299 Nm). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | 408 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 299 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |