1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 35 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408.
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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Avanti Avanti | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
Make | Avanti | Bristol |
Model | Avanti | 408 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |