1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1993 Tata Estate

To start off, 1993 Tata Estate is newer by 20 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) has 197 more horse power than 1993 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1993 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1993 Tata Estate. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Tata Estate. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1993 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1993 Tata Estate 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 1993 Tata Estate
Make Bristol Tata
Model 411 Estate
Year Released 1973 1993
Engine Size 6556 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 264 HP 67 HP
Torque 455 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1712 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2830 mm