1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
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 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia 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 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 411 | Appia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 42 L |