2006 BMW 530 vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1966 Bristol 409.
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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 530 | 409 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5211 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |