1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, both 1973 Bristol 411 and 1973 De Tomaso Pantera 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 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
| Model | 411 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
