1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 603 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |
