1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW M1. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 411 | M1 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
