1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1949 Bristol 402
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 831 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1949 Bristol 402 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Dinan | 402 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
