1953 Bristol 404 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 56 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 404 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
Model | 404 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 117 L |