1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 5 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 69 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Starion. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1984 Mitsubishi Starion has manual transmission. 1984 Mitsubishi Starion 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 | 1984 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Bristol | Mitsubishi |
Model | 412 | Starion |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1125 kg |