1972 Bristol 411 vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, both 1972 Bristol 411 and 1972 Dodge Dart were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | 411 | Dart |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
