1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 42 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 64 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 411 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| 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 | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 85 mm |
| 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 | 4910 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
