1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1987 Buick Regal
To start off, 1987 Buick Regal is newer by 9 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, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1987 Buick Regal | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 412 | Regal |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |