1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bristol | Porsche |
Model | 412 | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2451 mm |