2005 BMW 760 vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409. 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 760 | 409 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6128 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 81 L |
