1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Riley 4 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 268 more horse power than 1967 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1967 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 532 kg more than 1967 Riley 4. 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1967 Riley 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Riley |
Model | 411 | 4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 88.9 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 | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 45 L |