1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 6 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 105 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 408 | Impala |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3100 mm |