2009 BMW 135 vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 135 | 603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 81 L |
