1998 BMW 740 vs. 1949 Bristol 400
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 798 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1949 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 740 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
