2007 BMW 523 vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 523 | 409 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 98.6 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 | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |