1976 Audi 100 vs. 1972 Bristol 411
To start off, 1976 Audi 100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1976 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1972 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | 100 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
