1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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 62 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore 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 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 409 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1965 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |