2007 BMW 323 vs. 1977 Bristol 412
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 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 323 (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1977 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 BMW 323.
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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 1977 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 323 | 412 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5898 cc |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |