1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2009 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 30 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 199 kg more than 1979 Bristol 412. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 2009 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 412 | SRX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |
