1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 43 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 15 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Bristol | Aston Martin |
| Model | 411 | DBS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
