1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, both 1967 Bristol 409 and 1967 Lamborghini Miura were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lamborghini Miura. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
| Model | 409 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 77 L |
