2002 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Bristol 405
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 46 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 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 100 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 2002 BMW 330 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. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1956 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 330 | 405 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
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 | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |