1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2012 McLaren MP4-12C
To start off, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 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 McLaren MP4-12C (592 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2012 McLaren MP4-12C.
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, 2012 McLaren MP4-12C (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 411. (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 McLaren MP4-12C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2012 McLaren MP4-12C | |
| Make | Bristol | McLaren |
| Model | 411 | MP4-12C |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 592 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1199 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
