1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1964 Riley 4
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 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 141 more horse power than 1964 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1964 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1964 Riley 4. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1964 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Riley |
| Model | 412 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 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 | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
