1986 BMW 325 vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1986 BMW 325.
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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 325 | 405 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |