1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1995 Rover 600
To start off, 1995 Rover 600 is newer by 22 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 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1995 Rover 600. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1995 Rover 600. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 600. (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1995 Rover 600 | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 411 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
