1982 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 BMW 628.
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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 628. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 628 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 628 | 412 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |