1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1980 Seat 131
To start off, 1980 Seat 131 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bristol 412 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) has 118 more horse power than 1980 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1980 Seat 131. 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 131. 1977 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1980 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1980 Seat 131 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 | 1980 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Bristol | Seat |
| Model | 412 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
