1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1980 Tatra T613
To start off, 1980 Tatra T613 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 3 more horse power than 1980 Tatra T613. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1980 Tatra T613.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Tatra T613. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1980 Tatra T613 has manual transmission. 1980 Tatra T613 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 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | Bristol | Tatra |
| Model | 412 | T613 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |
