1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 405 is newer by 24 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) has 151 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 405 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 405 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 | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
Model | 408 | 405 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 464 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |