1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark 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 16 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412.
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, both vehicles can yield 366 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark 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 | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 412 | Skylark |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |