1994 BMW 740 vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 467 kg more than 1952 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 740 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2900 mm |
