1953 Bristol 403 vs. 2000 Kia Potentia
To start off, 2000 Kia Potentia is newer by 47 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Potentia weights approximately 240 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, 2000 Kia Potentia (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 2000 Kia Potentia 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. 2000 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 2000 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Bristol | Kia |
| Model | 403 | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
