1978 Alpine A 442 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, both 1978 Alpine A 442 and 1978 Bristol 412 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1978 Alpine A 442.
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. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1978 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1978 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alpine A 442 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | Alpine | Bristol |
| Model | A 442 | 412 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1690 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |
