1995 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 1995 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 318 | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 318 | 400 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |