1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 46 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, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 409 | 125 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |