2009 BMW 325 vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 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, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 325 | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 325 | 407 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 81 L |