1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 40 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, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 410 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |
