1994 BMW 316 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 1994 BMW 316 is newer by 32 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1994 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1994 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 316. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1994 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1994 BMW 316 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:
1994 BMW 316 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 316 | 407 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 81 L |