1999 BMW V12 vs. 1956 Bristol 405

To start off, 1999 BMW V12 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 5,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW V12 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1956 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, 1999 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 757 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 1999 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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