1989 BMW 750 vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 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 204 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 404 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 750 | 404 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
| 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 | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |
