1981 BMW 745 vs. 1964 Bristol 408
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 11 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1964 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 745 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
