2009 BMW 120 vs. 1969 Bristol 411
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 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 155 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 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 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 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 120 | 411 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 82 L |
