1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2007 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2007 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 409 | 320 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |