2005 BMW 330 vs. 1948 Bristol 400
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. 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, 2005 BMW 330 (420 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1948 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 330 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
