1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1990 Nissan Pintara

To start off, 1990 Nissan Pintara is newer by 14 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 97 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Bristol 412 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Bristol 412. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan Pintara has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan Pintara 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.

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