1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1976 Bristol 412

To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen has manual transmission. 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen 1976 Bristol 412
Make BMW Bristol
Model Veritas Rennsportwagen 412
Year Released 1949 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1970 cc 6555 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 123 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 800 kg 1710 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4950 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1040 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2910 mm


 

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