1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2009 BMW 520
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 BMW 520. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 BMW 520. 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 520. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 2009 BMW 520 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 409 | 520 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |