1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven 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 82 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven 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 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | 412 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
