1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 42 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 317 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | 403 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
