1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2007 BMW 535 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 535 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410. 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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 410. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 410.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 2007 BMW 535 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 410 | 535 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1735 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 |