1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 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 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 453 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.
Because 2013 BMW 7 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Bristol 410. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series will offer significantly more control. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 410 | 7 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 | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 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 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
