1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 43 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, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411. 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 411. (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 411 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |
