1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1150 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 408. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 408 | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Bristol | Maybach |
| Model | 408 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 110 L |
