1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1995 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1995 Venturi Coupe is newer by 30 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 18 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 Venturi Coupe. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Venturi Coupe. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Coupe 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 | 1995 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Bristol | Venturi |
| Model | 408 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
