1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana 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 1974 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 1974 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | 412 | Torana |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
