2007 BMW 335 vs. 1979 Bristol 412
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1979 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 335 | 412 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |