1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 40 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 410 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 117 L |