1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1993 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 14 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, 1993 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 1993 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Bristol | Plymouth |
| Model | 412 | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |
