1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 41 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 958 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Bristol 411. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 411. (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 411 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 88 L |
