1999 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1999 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 318 | 603 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |