1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1973 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1973 Bristol 411 and 1973 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 146 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cedric. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1973 Nissan Cedric. 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 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cedric. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1973 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 411 | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
