1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1983 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1983 Holden Commodore is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 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 186 more horse power than 1983 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 552 kg more than 1983 Holden Commodore. 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Commodore. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1983 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1983 Holden Commodore 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 | 1983 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 411 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |