1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1974 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1974 Bristol 411 and 1974 Buick Riviera were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 330 kg more than 1974 Bristol 411.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick Riviera. (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1974 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 411 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 7468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3110 mm |
