1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1989 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bristol 411 would be higher. 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 125 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1989 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
| Model | 411 | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
