1992 BMW 332 vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 29 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, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 332 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
