1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Bristol 411

To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1952 Austin A 70. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Austin A 70 1969 Bristol 411
Make Austin Bristol
Model A 70 411
Year Released 1952 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2200 cc 6286 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 66 HP 335 HP
Engine RPM 3700 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 576 Nm
Torque RPM 1700 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 108 mm
Engine Stroke Size 111.1 mm 85.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 56 L 82 L


 

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