1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 33 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 410 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |
