1987 BMW 730 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 730 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 730 | 400 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |