1972 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Bristol 411
To start off, both 1972 BMW 520 and 1972 Bristol 411 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Bristol 411 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1972 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 520 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
