1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 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 135 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 48 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1955 Oldsmobile 98 has manual transmission. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 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 | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 411 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
