1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 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 51 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 365 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 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 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
Model | 412 | Defender |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |