1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 32 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
| Model | 412 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3048 mm |
