1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 8 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 106 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. 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. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1973 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 408 | Victor |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |