1955 Bristol 403 vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1955 Bristol 403. 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, 2010 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 403 | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Bristol | BMW |
| Model | 403 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2761 mm |
