1995 BMW 525 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 525 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 525 | 409 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 463 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |