2003 BMW 318 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 318 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1951 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, 2003 BMW 318 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 318 | 401 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |