2000 Audi R8 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 2000 Audi R8 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 Audi R8 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 1688 kg more than 2000 Audi R8.
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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi R8. (339 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi R8 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | R8 | 412 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
