2007 BMW 525 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 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. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 525 | 407 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 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 | 2900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 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 | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |