2009 BMW 118 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 118 | 406 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.6 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |