1973 BMW Touring vs. 1949 Bristol 450
To start off, 1973 BMW Touring is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 300 kg more than 1949 Bristol 450.
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1973 BMW Touring | 1949 Bristol 450 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | Touring | 450 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |