1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 34 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Aston Martin DB7 (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB7 | 409 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 81 L |