1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 407 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 51 L |
