1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 45 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 656 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
| Model | 409 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
