1977 BMW 320 vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 320 | 408 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 81 L |