1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1971 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota 2000GT 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 44 more horse power than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota 2000GT. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota 2000GT 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 | 1971 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 412 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
