1953 Bristol 403 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 60 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 485 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 403 | XK |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2752 mm |
