2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 23 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 429 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1978 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, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | 412 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 171 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
