2004 BMW 630 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 630. (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 630. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 630 | 412 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |