1987 BMW 320 vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 320 | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 320 | 405 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 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 | 70 L | 72 L |