1977 Bristol 412 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Bristol 412.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 412 | 520 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2968 mm |