Bristol 411 (1972 – 1974) vs Buick Gran Sport (1970 – 1971): specs compared
The Buick Gran Sport is the more powerful of the two, with up to 355 hp against 340 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 7.2 s. The Bristol 411 has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 179 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,675 kg against 1,768 kg. At 5,131 mm, the Buick Gran Sport is 229 mm longer than the Bristol 411. The Bristol 411 dates from 1972 – 1974, the Buick Gran Sport from 1970 – 1971.
| Specification |
Bristol
411
1972 – 1974
|
Buick
Gran Sport
1970 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1974 | 1970 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 340 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 691 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 6.0 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 179 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 21.2 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,902 mm | 5,131 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,963 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 2,845 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,675 kg | 1,768 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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