1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 43 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, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 410 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| 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 | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
