2008 BMW 135 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 46 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, 2008 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 BMW 135.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 135 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 135 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 81 L |
