1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | 412 | Firehawk |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 464 Nm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |