1963 BMW 502 vs. 1963 Bristol 408
To start off, both 1963 BMW 502 and 1963 Bristol 408 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 502 | 1963 Bristol 408 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 502 | 408 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |