1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1952 Rover P4
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rover P4 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 96 more horse power than 1952 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1952 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1952 Rover P4. 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1952 Rover P4 | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 412 | P4 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |