1954 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 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 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 396 kg more than 1954 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 1954 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 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 70 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 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 | 79.4 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 | 1284 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 |
