1972 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Bristol 412
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1979 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Touring | 412 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
