2006 BMW 330 vs. 1973 Bristol 411
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 33 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 39 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2006 BMW 330. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1973 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 330 | 411 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 110.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1712 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
