1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405.
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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | Coupe | 405 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |