1988 BMW 520 vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1988 BMW 520. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 520 | 408 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 5129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |