1993 BMW 840 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 840 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 840 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 840 | 407 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
