1977 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 33 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, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1977 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1977 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 52 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bristol 412 | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Bristol | Lexus |
| Model | 412 | IS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2731 mm |
