1970 Bristol 411 vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1970 Bristol 411 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1961 Seat 1400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Bristol 411 | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Seat |
| Model | 411 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
