1993 BMW 856 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1955 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 856 | 405 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |