2006 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412.
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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 525 | 412 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 5898 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
