1976 Audi 100 vs. 1974 Bristol 411
To start off, 1976 Audi 100 is newer by 2 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 174 more horse power than 1976 Audi 100. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1976 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 558 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, 1974 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Audi 100. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 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 | 1974 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | 100 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
