1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 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 86 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (129 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 408 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |