2007 BMW 130 vs. 1977 Bristol 412
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1977 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Bristol 412. 1977 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1977 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 130 | 412 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
