1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1941 Cadillac 60
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 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 187 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411.
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. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 60 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:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1941 Cadillac 60 | |
Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
Model | 411 | 60 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |