1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1973 BMW 3.3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1952 Bristol 401. 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, 1973 BMW 3.3 (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401. 1973 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1952 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1952 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3.3 | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 3.3 | 401 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |