1951 BMW 340 vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 1951 BMW 340 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. Both 1951 BMW 340 and 1950 Bristol 401 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1951 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 BMW 340 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 BMW 340 | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 340 | 401 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |