1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 47 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 33 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 320 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 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 409 | 320 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 57 L |