1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 265 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.
Because 1979 Bristol 412 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Bristol 412. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Bristol | Honda |
| Model | 412 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2774 mm |
