2006 BMW 630 vs. 1976 Bristol 603

To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 BMW 630.

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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 630 1976 Bristol 603
Make BMW Bristol
Model 630 603
Year Released 2006 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 5210 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 254 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 333 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 225 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1785 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 81 L


 

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