1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 47 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 897 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Bristol | GMC |
| Model | 409 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 98 L |
