2009 BMW 120 vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 120 | 410 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 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 |
