1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 408 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
