1953 Bristol 403 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 50 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 270 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 403 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
