1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1970 TVR Tuscan

To start off, 1970 TVR Tuscan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 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 106 more horse power than 1970 TVR Tuscan. (229 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1970 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1970 TVR Tuscan. 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. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1970 TVR Tuscan has manual transmission. 1970 TVR Tuscan 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.

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