1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is newer by 11 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.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. (325 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1989 Cadillac Solitaire | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 412 | Solitaire |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
