1989 BMW 750 vs. 1951 Bristol 450
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1951 Bristol 450 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 750 | 450 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 54 L |