1959 BMW 600 vs. 1954 Bristol 403
To start off, 1959 BMW 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1954 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1954 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 600 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2900 mm |
