1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 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 89 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Bristol | Rover |
| Model | 412 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
