1953 Bristol 403 vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper is newer by 55 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 1953 Bristol 403 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Bristol 403. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Mini Cooper (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 2008 Mini Cooper 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. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Bristol | Mini |
Model | 403 | Cooper |
Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |