1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 has manual transmission. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 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 Bristol 412 | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 412 | Ardea 3 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 903 cc |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |