1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 33 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, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 432 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bristol 411. (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bristol 411. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2006 Ascari A10 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 | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ascari |
| Model | 411 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2636 mm |
