1986 BMW M6 vs. 1956 Bristol 405
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 30 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M6 | 1956 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | M6 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
