1980 Audi Sport vs. 1972 Bristol 411
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 8 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, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Bristol 411. (288 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1972 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1972 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | Sport | 411 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |
