1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 33 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 140 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) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Dinan | 407 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
