1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1995 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1995 Seat Toledo is newer by 31 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 530 kg more than 1995 Seat Toledo.
Because 1964 Bristol 408 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Bristol 408. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Seat Toledo. (205 Nm). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Seat Toledo. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1995 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1995 Seat Toledo 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 | 1995 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Bristol | Seat |
Model | 408 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 205 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1055 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |