1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 23 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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bristol 411. (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bristol 411. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1996 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
| Model | 411 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
