2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 410. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 410. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | DB7 | 410 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |