1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1971 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 2 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 153 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.

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