2007 BMW 325 vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 325 | 408 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |