1990 BMW M3 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (234 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | M3 | 409 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 215 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
