2008 BMW 750 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 1969 Bristol 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 750 | 411 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
