1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 412 | 40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3110 mm |
