1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 23 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 675 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1976 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 403 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 79 L |
