1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 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, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409. 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 409 | 550 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |