1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 14 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 968 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 | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Bristol | Porsche |
| Model | 412 | 968 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
