2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 38 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (379 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | V8 Vantage | 409 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 379 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |