1953 Bristol 403 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 54 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1061 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Bristol 403. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 403 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |
