1972 Bristol 411 vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, both 1972 Bristol 411 and 1972 Rover 3.5 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 138 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 Rover 3.5. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 411 | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
