1953 Bristol 404 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 485 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 404 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
