1971 BMW 3 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 2 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 165 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 3 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
