1964 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1976 Bristol 412
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Autobianchi Stellina would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1964 Autobianchi Stellina has manual transmission. 1964 Autobianchi Stellina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Autobianchi Stellina | 1976 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Autobianchi | Bristol |
Model | Stellina | 412 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 765 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2910 mm |