2007 Acura RL vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 29 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, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bristol 412. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | Acura | Bristol |
| Model | RL | 412 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
