1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1959 Peugeot 403 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 401 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
Model | 401 | 403 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |