1988 BMW M5 vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 34 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 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1954 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M5 | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | M5 | 405 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3533 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |