1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1969 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1969 Bristol 411 and 1969 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 320 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 1969 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 411 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 6954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 79 L |
