1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 47 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Bristol | Plymouth |
| Model | 409 | VIP |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
