1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 15 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 177 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 613 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 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 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 411 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 31 L |