1984 BMW M6 vs. 1946 Bristol 450
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 133 more horse power than 1946 Bristol 450. (153 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1946 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 776 kg more than 1946 Bristol 450. 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.
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1984 BMW M6 | 1946 Bristol 450 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | M6 | 450 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 153 HP |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 730 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |