1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 43 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 390 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 403 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
