1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 26 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, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 32 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus Minority Report. (417 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus Minority Report.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Bristol | Lexus |
Model | 412 | Minority Report |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 417 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |