1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (287 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Bristol | Maserati |
Model | 412 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |