2004 BMW 320 vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 320 | 404 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1953 |
| 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 | 148 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |
