1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bristol 412. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender 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 | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 412 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
