1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 4 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont 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 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | 409 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
