1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 50 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 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) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 409 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 79 L |
