1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 24 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 2002 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | 412 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |