1972 Bristol 411 vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 37 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 80 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (261 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Bristol | Mini |
| Model | 411 | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
