1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 48 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (281 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Countryman 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 | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Bristol | Mini |
Model | 409 | Countryman |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4133 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 47 L |