2009 BMW 335 vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 335 | 404 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
