1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 45 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, 2010 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster 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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 409 | 335 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
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 |