1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 35 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (199 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 187 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (258 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
Model | 412 | ATS |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2776 mm |