1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 8 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. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 190 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 410 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
