1996 BMW M3 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW M3 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | M3 | 405 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |