2003 BMW 530 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 38 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, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 BMW 530.
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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 530 | 409 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |