1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1983 Westfield ZEI is newer by 5 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, 1983 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Westfield ZEI. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1983 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1983 Westfield ZEI 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 | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Bristol | Westfield |
| Model | 412 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
