1953 Bristol 403 vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 52 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 704 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 735 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Bristol | TVR |
Model | 403 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 57 L |