1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1958 Bristol 406
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 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 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 79 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Coupe | 406 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 68.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |
