1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 412 | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
