1970 Bristol 411 vs. 1970 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, both 1970 Bristol 411 and 1970 Sunbeam Chamois 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 252 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. 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 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Bristol 411 | 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Bristol | Sunbeam |
| Model | 411 | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2090 mm |
