1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1966 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1966 Simca 1200S is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1200S. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1200S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 Simca 1200S. 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, 1953 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1966 Simca 1200S | |
| Make | Bristol | Simca |
| Model | 403 | 1200S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 53 L |
