2006 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 530 | 412 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5898 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |