1970 Bristol 411 vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 43 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 107 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Bristol 411 | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Bristol | Mini |
| Model | 411 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2467 mm |
