Maserati Quattroporte (1976 – 1990) vs Bristol 412 (1975 – 1978): specs compared
The Maserati Quattroporte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 264 hp. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 225 km/h. The Bristol 412 is the lighter car, from 1,715 kg against 1,780 kg.
| Specification |
Maserati
Quattroporte
1976 – 1990
|
Bristol
412
1975 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1990 | 1975 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 254 – 280 hp | 264 hp |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 454 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 238 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 20.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,879 – 4,910 mm | 4,940 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,349 – 1,384 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,780 – 1,969 kg | 1,715 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.