2004 BMW 525 vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 539 kg more than 1950 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, 2004 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401. 2004 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1950 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1950 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 525 | 401 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |