1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 30 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.
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, 1983 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 1983 Toyota Celica 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. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 403 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
