1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 652 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Bristol | GMC |
| Model | 412 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3645 mm |
