1981 BMW 725 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 23 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 725 | 406 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 99.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2900 mm |