1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 220 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 410. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 410. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 410 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 81 L |
