1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1957 Riley 2.6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1957 Riley 2.6 has manual transmission. 1957 Riley 2.6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bristol 411 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Bristol | Riley |
Model | 411 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |