1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier has manual transmission. 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier 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 | 1979 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 408 | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |