1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 211 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
Model | 408 | Passat |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |