2009 BMW 740 vs. 1951 Bristol 401
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 58 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 865 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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 2009 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 740 | 1951 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | BMW | Bristol |
| Model | 740 | 401 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2900 mm |
