1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1977 Tatra T613
To start off, 1977 Tatra T613 is newer by 12 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 48 more horse power than 1977 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1977 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Tatra T613 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Tatra T613. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1977 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1977 Tatra T613 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 | 1977 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Bristol | Tatra |
| Model | 409 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |
