1974 Bristol 411 vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 37 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1974 Bristol 411. (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1974 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 779 kg more than 1974 Bristol 411. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bristol 411 | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 411 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2743 mm |
