1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 13 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) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 409 | Century |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 94.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
