1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318. 1982 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 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:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1982 BMW 318 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 405 | 318 |
Year Released | 1957 | 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 | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |