2009 BMW 530 vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603.
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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 530 | 603 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
