1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1970 Bristol 411
To start off, 1970 Bristol 411 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1970 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Bristol | Bristol |
| Model | 400 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
