1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1971 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. Both 1969 Bristol 410 and 1971 Chrysler Charger are equipped with a 5,211 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
| Model | 410 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| 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 | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
