2002 BMW 330 vs. 1949 Bristol 401
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1949 Bristol 401. 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1949 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 330 | 401 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |