1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1998 Lotus Emme

To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 22 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, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.

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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Emme has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Emme 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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