1991 BMW 318 vs. 1979 Bristol 412
To start off, 1991 BMW 318 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1991 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1991 BMW 318. 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 318. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 318 | 1979 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 318 | 412 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |