1986 BMW Z1 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 242 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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 Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW Z1 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Z1 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
