1975 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 6 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 212 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1975 BMW 520. 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 520 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:
| 1975 BMW 520 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 520 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 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 | 1295 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
