1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 31 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 817 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 412 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2946 mm |
