1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1976 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, both 1976 Bristol 412 and 1976 Triumph Dolomite 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Dolomite. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1976 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | 412 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 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 | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
