1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 32 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 409 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5665 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 | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
