1998 BMW 740 vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1966 Bristol 409. 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 740 | 409 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 81 L |
