1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 36 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, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 BMW 630.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 411 | 630 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2790 mm |
