1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1962 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D 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 152 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1962 Steyr 500D has manual transmission. 1962 Steyr 500D 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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