1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1953 Steyr 2000

To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Steyr 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Steyr 2000 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 107 more horse power than 1953 Steyr 2000. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1953 Steyr 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1953 Steyr 2000. 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 1953 Steyr 2000 has manual transmission. 1953 Steyr 2000 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.

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