1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1964 Bristol 408
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Bristol 408. (463 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Bristol 408. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1964 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 5.8 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1585 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 |
