1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 1 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 115 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 1600 | 409 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 81 L |
