1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1980 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 11 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 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. 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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1980 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1980 Triumph Spitfire 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 | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | 411 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 33 L |
