1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 16 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 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 179 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, 1969 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Bristol | Fiat |
| Model | 403 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
