1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 411 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |
