1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 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 48 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bristol | Buick |
| Model | 412 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
