1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph TR7 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 67 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph TR7. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1976 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1976 Triumph TR7 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 | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Bristol | Triumph |
Model | 412 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2170 mm |