1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 45 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1087 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 408. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 408 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2878 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 104 L |
