1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 29 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 575 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, 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1982 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | 403 | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |