1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 42 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, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 409 | 530 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |