1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 20 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 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
Model | 404 | Firenza |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |