1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2012 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa is newer by 34 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 49 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2012 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1978 Bristol 412 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Bristol 412. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.

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