2001 BMW 745 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1955 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, 2001 BMW 745 (390 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405. 2001 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 745 | 405 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |