1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1963 Peugeot 404. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1963 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1963 Peugeot 404. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Peugeot 404. (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 408 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |
