1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 37 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, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 690 kg more than 1973 Bristol 411. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Savana. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Bristol | GMC |
| Model | 411 | Savana |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3429 mm |
