1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 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 235 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1958 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Bristol | Bristol |
| Model | 405 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 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 | 1242 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
