1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (289 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DB4 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
