1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 49 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 272 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 408 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
