1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 15 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. Both 1953 Bristol 404 and 1968 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 404 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
