1996 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 BMW M3. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1996 BMW M3. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | M3 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
