1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1989 Rover 216
To start off, 1989 Rover 216 is newer by 36 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, 1989 Rover 216 (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover 216 weights approximately 40 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.
Because 1953 Bristol 404 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 404. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover 216, 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover 216. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover 216.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1989 Rover 216 | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 404 | 216 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |