1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet 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. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet 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 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Bristol | Venturi |
| Model | 412 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
