1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1982 Bristol 412
To start off, both 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1982 Bristol 412 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 298 kg more than 1982 Bristol 412.
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. 1982 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1982 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | V8 Vantage | 412 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |