1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 365 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Bristol | Packard |
| Model | 412 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3240 mm |
