1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 33 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Supra. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Supra 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 | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 409 | Supra |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |