1977 BMW 628 vs. 1956 Bristol 405
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1956 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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 628 | 1956 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 628 | 405 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |