1959 BMW 503 vs. 1951 Bristol 450
To start off, 1959 BMW 503 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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:
1959 BMW 503 | 1951 Bristol 450 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 503 | 450 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |