1978 BMW B7 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, both 1978 BMW B7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 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 BMW B7 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | B7 | 412 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1690 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
