2006 BMW 525 vs. 1955 Bristol 405
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1955 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 525 | 405 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1971 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
