1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1976 Bristol 412
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 290 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1976 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Virage | 412 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
