2009 BMW 760 vs. 1976 Bristol 412
To start off, 2009 BMW 760 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 760 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 760 | 1976 Bristol 412 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 760 | 412 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5971 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
