1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002.
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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 2002. (197 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 2002. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 2002 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 2002 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 2002 | 412 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
