1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2000 Daihatsu Naked
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 35 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 152 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Bristol 409 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Bristol 409. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Naked, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2000 Daihatsu Naked | |
| Make | Bristol | Daihatsu |
| Model | 409 | Naked |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 37 L |
