2006 BMW 545 vs. 1954 Bristol 403
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403.
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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 545 | 1954 Bristol 403 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 545 | 403 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1971 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |