1972 Bristol 411 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1972 Bristol 411. (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Venturi 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Venturi |
| Model | 411 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
