1988 Audi 90 vs. 1974 Bristol 411
To start off, 1988 Audi 90 is newer by 14 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 1988 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1988 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bristol 411 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1988 Audi 90. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi 90. (172 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 90 | 1974 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | 90 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
