2007 BMW 325 vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 100 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 325 | 410 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |