2000 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Bristol 412

To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 AC Aceca.

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, 2000 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2000 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 AC Aceca 1978 Bristol 412
Make AC Bristol
Model Aceca 412
Year Released 2000 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 5898 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 301 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1510 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4950 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2910 mm


 

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