1995 BMW 330 vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1948 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 330 | 401 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |