2004 BMW 118 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 118 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1958 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, 2004 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405. 2004 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 118 | 405 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |