1970 Bristol 411 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Bristol 411 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 32 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Bristol 411 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 411 | 930 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
