1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, both 1974 Bristol 411 and 1974 Pontiac Bonneville were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,558 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 Bristol 411.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
| Model | 411 | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 6558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3140 mm |
