1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Monza
To start off, both 1977 Bristol 412 and 1977 Chevrolet Monza were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Monza.
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 1977 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1977 Chevrolet Monza 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 | 1977 Chevrolet Monza | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 412 | Monza |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
