1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 801 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Turbo | 603 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
