1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, both 1979 Bristol 412 and 1979 Isuzu Florian were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 74 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Florian. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1979 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1979 Isuzu Florian 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 | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Bristol | Isuzu |
Model | 412 | Florian |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |