1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 48 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, 2012 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 325 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 325. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 325. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 408 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 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 | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 57 L |
