2006 BMW M6 vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 421 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400.
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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | M6 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
