2008 BMW 116 vs. 1979 Bristol 412
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 29 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 116 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:
2008 BMW 116 | 1979 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 116 | 412 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |