1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1976 Bristol 412 and 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 412 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
