2009 BMW 335 vs. 1951 Bristol 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 58 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400. 2009 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1951 Bristol 400 | |
Make | BMW | Bristol |
Model | 335 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |