1995 BMW 520 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 40 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 248 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, 1995 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 520 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 520 | 405 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |