1993 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1993 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 316 | 410 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 81 L |
