1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1979 Hyundai Pony
To start off, 1979 Hyundai Pony is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1979 Hyundai Pony.
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 | 1979 Hyundai Pony | |
Make | Bristol | Hyundai |
Model | 403 | Pony |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1238 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |