1965 AC Aceca vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca 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 96 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 921 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca. 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
Make | AC | Bristol |
Model | Aceca | 411 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 6556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 110.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |