1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 33 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Bristol 408. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1997 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Venturi 400 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 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Bristol | Venturi |
Model | 408 | 400 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |