1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 4 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 264 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 411 | Violet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |