1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 286 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 1600 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
Model | 411 | 1600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 133 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 40 L |