1966 Bristol 409 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 39 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan 350Z 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 409 | 350Z |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |