1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 408 | 325 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |