1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 409 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 63 L |
