2008 BMW 120 vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 120 | 408 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
