1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 7 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 65 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 50 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 408 | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |