2007 BMW M vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408.
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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | M | 408 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 81 L |
