1999 BMW 323 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 34 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 BMW 323. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1999 BMW 323. 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 323 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 323 | 409 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
