1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2002 (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 234 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2002 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 2002 | 406 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 81 L |