2008 BMW 320 vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 43 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 320 | 408 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |