1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet 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 64 more horse power than 1952 Hudson Hornet. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1952 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 90 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412.
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. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1952 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1952 Hudson Hornet 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:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1952 Hudson Hornet | |
| Make | Bristol | Hudson |
| Model | 412 | Hornet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |
