2005 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Bristol 407
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1961 Bristol 407 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 330 | 407 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |