1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 404 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
