1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare is newer by 11 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. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare. 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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Bristol | Plymouth |
| Model | 409 | Volare |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
