1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 43 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 502 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 409 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 60 L |