1975 Bristol 411 vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, both 1975 Bristol 411 and 1975 Lancia Stratos were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bristol 411 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bristol 411 | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 411 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
