1979 BMW 728 vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 BMW 728. 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 728 | 409 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |