1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1993 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1993 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 26 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, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 152 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 1993 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Bristol | Infiniti |
Model | 409 | Q45 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 72 L |