1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1964 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor 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 168 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1964 Morris Minor | |
Make | Bristol | Morris |
Model | 408 | Minor |
Year Released | 1965 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |