1995 BMW 330 vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 330 | 603 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |