1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 11 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002.
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, 1968 BMW 2002 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 2002 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
