1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1978 Buick Electra
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 75 kg more 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1978 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 412 | Electra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
