1980 Bristol 412 vs. 1960 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1980 Bristol 412 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1980 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bristol 412 | 1960 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Bristol | Lotus |
| Model | 412 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2240 mm |
