1992 BMW 850 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 850 | 401 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 145 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |