1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 44 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan 350Z. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 408 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |