1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport 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 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 377 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | 411 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
