2008 BMW 735 vs. 1978 Bristol 412
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 735 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412.
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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1978 Bristol 412 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 735 | 412 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5898 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |