1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2011 BMW 528
To start off, 2011 BMW 528 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 528 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Bristol 412. 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 528. (311 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 2011 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 412 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2969 mm |
