1974 BMW Touring vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Bristol 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Touring | 402 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 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 | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
