1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1968 Nissan Gloria is newer by 15 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 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 71 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403. 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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Bristol | Nissan |
| Model | 403 | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1988 cc |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
