1970 Bristol 411 vs. 1970 Dodge Challenger
To start off, both 1970 Bristol 411 and 1970 Dodge Challenger were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 165 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Challenger. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1970 Dodge Challenger. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Challenger. (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Bristol 411 | 1970 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | 411 | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
