1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 39 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 873 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, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Bristol 411. (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Bristol 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Bristol | Bentley |
| Model | 411 | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3266 mm |
