1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409. 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Virage | 409 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
