1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (80 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
Model | 401 | 411 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |