1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 32 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 700 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Bristol | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 409 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 94 L |
