1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 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) has 26 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
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) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (251 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1982 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion 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 | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
| Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 412 | Starion |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 145 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
