1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 38 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 18 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (198 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 45 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Bristol | SsangYong |
Model | 408 | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2787 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |