1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Bristol |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | 411 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 289 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |
