1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 412 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |