1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 23 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, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 265 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 2001 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Bristol | GMC |
| Model | 412 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
