1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2009 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Toyota Avalon is newer by 44 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, 2009 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2009 Toyota Avalon, 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (248 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2009 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 409 | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
