1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 47 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 96 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1123 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Bristol 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
Model | 408 | Defender |
Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |