1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1953 Bristol 403 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 655 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403.
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:
1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | R Type Continental | 403 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 77 L |