1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412.
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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bristol | Lotus |
Model | 412 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |