2007 BMW 650 vs. 1960 Bristol 406
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1960 Bristol 406. 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, 2007 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1960 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 650 | 406 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
