1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 40 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 95 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 517 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 409 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 93 L |
