1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 40 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 411 | XK |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 71 L |
