1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1974 Citroen GS
To start off, both 1974 Bristol 411 and 1974 Citroen GS were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1974 Citroen GS. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 836 kg more than 1974 Citroen GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1974 Citroen GS | |
| Make | Bristol | Citroen |
| Model | 411 | GS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
