2005 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 BMW 530. 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 530 | 411 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 110.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
