2008 BMW 118 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 118 | 401 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |