1951 Bristol 401 vs. 2010 BMW 330
To start off, 2010 BMW 330 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 2010 BMW 330 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 401 | 330 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |