1993 BMW 520 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 42 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 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. 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, 1993 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 520 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 520 | 401 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |