1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1970 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1970 Lotus Elan. 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. 1977 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1970 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 412 | Elan |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |