1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1967 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412.
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 Lamborghini 400 (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini 400 has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 1967 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Lamborghini |
| Model | 412 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
