1980 Bristol 412 vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol 412 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bristol 412 | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
| Model | 412 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
