1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1960 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor 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 299 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 1960 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Bristol | Morris |
| Model | 411 | Minor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |
