1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
Make | Bristol | BMW |
Model | 603 | 118 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 51 L |