1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 240 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 412 | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
