1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1969 Dodge Challenger
To start off, both 1969 Bristol 410 and 1969 Dodge Challenger were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1969 Dodge Challenger. 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Challenger. (422 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 1969 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | 410 | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |
