1972 Bristol 411 vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Bristol 411 would be higher. 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 230 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. 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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Bristol | Seat |
| Model | 411 | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2330 mm |
