1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Vitesse 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 101 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Bristol | Triumph |
| Model | 412 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
