1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2005 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 40 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, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2005 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 408 | XK8 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |
