1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1942 Citroen 7A

To start off, 1966 Bristol 409 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1942 Citroen 7A. (33 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1942 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1942 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 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 1966 Bristol 409. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1942 Citroen 7A, 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. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1942 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1942 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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