1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 42 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 194 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.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 411 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| 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 | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5248 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |
