1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 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 145 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 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 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Bristol | Riley |
Model | 412 | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |