1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1978 Opel Senator
To start off, 1978 Opel Senator 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 93 more horse power than 1978 Opel Senator. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Senator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1978 Opel Senator. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Senator. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Senator.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1978 Opel Senator | |
Make | Bristol | Opel |
Model | 412 | Senator |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |