1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 9 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 231 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 411 | Century |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
