1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1989 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Toyota Supra is newer by 36 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Supra weights approximately 335 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, 1989 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1989 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 403 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
