1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC 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 36 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1980 Reliant GTC has manual transmission. 1980 Reliant GTC 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 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
Make | Bristol | Reliant |
Model | 412 | GTC |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |