1991 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 1991 BMW 316 is newer by 13 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1991 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1991 BMW 316. 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 316. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 316 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:
1991 BMW 316 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 316 | 412 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |