1974 Bristol 411 vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 25 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 151 more horse power than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Morgan |
| Model | 411 | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
