1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1960 Bristol 406. 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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406. 2009 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1960 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1960 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 2009 BMW 630 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 406 | 630 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |