1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 401 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
Model | 401 | 411 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |