1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 37 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, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z 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 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | Bristol | Nissan |
Model | 412 | Z |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |