1966 Bristol 409 vs. 2003 TVR T 350
To start off, 2003 TVR T 350 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR T 350 (346 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 496 kg more than 2003 TVR T 350.
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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR T 350. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bristol 409 | 2003 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Bristol | TVR |
| Model | 409 | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 57 L |
