1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan 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. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 684 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2013 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 409 | Titan |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 106 L |
