1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 472 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Bristol | Bristol |
| Model | 405 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
