1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1976 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1976 Simca 2 Litres 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Simca 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 Simca 2 Litres.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1976 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Bristol | Simca |
Model | 403 | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |