2009 BMW 320 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 320 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
