1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1975 Lada S
To start off, 1975 Lada S is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1975 Lada S.
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. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1975 Lada S has manual transmission. 1975 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1975 Lada S | |
Make | Bristol | Lada |
Model | 409 | S |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 43 L |