1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, 1990 Rover Metro is newer by 16 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 193 more horse power than 1990 Rover Metro. (95 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro. 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 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 411 | Metro |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2280 mm |
