1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 537 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.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
Model | 409 | Touareg |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |