1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 44 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 20 more horse power than 2009 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 992 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2009 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Bristol | GMC |
| Model | 408 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 117 L |
