1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1973 Datsun 240Z
To start off, both 1973 Bristol 411 and 1973 Datsun 240Z were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Datsun 240Z. (151 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1973 Datsun 240Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1973 Datsun 240Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Datsun 240Z. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Datsun 240Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1973 Datsun 240Z | |
| Make | Bristol | Datsun |
| Model | 411 | 240Z |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2300 mm |
