1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 67 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 137 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 408 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
