1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1999 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1999 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 21 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 149 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. (290 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota 4Runner has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota 4Runner 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 | 1999 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 412 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
