2002 BMW 330 vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408.
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 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 330 | 408 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |