2006 BMW 130 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 130.
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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 130 | 411 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 82 L |