1972 AMC Matador vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | AMC | Bristol |
| Model | Matador | 411 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 82 L |
