2000 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 2000 BMW 520 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 520 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410.
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 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 520. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 2000 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2000 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 520 | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 520 | 410 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |