1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 21 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 38 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (48 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Bristol | Volkswagen |
| Model | 403 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
