1975 BMW 315 vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1953 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 315 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
