1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2011 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2011 Dodge Nitro is newer by 44 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, 2011 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 232 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2011 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | 409 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |
