2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Vanquish | 411 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
