1982 BMW 328 vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1952 Bristol 401.
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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1952 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1952 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 328 | 401 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1225 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |