2001 BMW Compact vs. 1979 Bristol 412

To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact.

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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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