1958 BMW 600 vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1958 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1958 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 600 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2900 mm |
