1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 44 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 50 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 410 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 53 L |
