1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 20 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. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 135 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) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 409 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
