1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2000 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2000 TVR Cerbera is newer by 31 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2000 TVR Cerbera.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Cerbera. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Cerbera has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Cerbera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 2000 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Bristol | TVR |
| Model | 410 | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
