2009 BMW 750 vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409. 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, 2009 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 750 | 409 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
