1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic

To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 233 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Stavic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Bristol 412 2010 SsangYong Stavic
Make Bristol SsangYong
Model 412 Stavic
Year Released 1978 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 2696 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 171 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 86.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1923 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 5130 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 3010 mm


 

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