1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 27 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. 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) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven 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 | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Bristol | Caterham |
| Model | 409 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2240 mm |
