2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 34 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, 2000 BMW Z3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Z3 | 409 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 81 L |
