2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 56 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (358 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (385 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | Z4 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
