1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1971 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1971 Lamborghini Miura 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 | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
Model | 412 | Miura |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |