1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1965 Bristol 409
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 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1986 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 20 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 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 409 | |
| Make | Avanti | Bristol |
| Model | Avanti | 409 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1600 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 81 L |
