1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2012 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 47 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) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Holden Colorado. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Colorado.
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) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (360 Nm). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Colorado 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:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2012 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | 409 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
