1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 BMW 318.
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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400. 1982 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1982 BMW 318 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 400 | 318 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |