1972 Bristol 411 vs. 1972 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1972 Bristol 411 and 1972 Holden Monaro 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 172 more horse power than 1972 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1972 Holden Monaro. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 1972 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | 411 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
