1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia 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) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia 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 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 412 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
