1998 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Bristol 408
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1964 Bristol 408 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 318 | 408 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1893 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 81 L |