2009 BMW 118 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 BMW 118. 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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 118 | 409 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 81 L |