1954 Austin A 135 vs. 1955 Bristol 403
To start off, 1955 Bristol 403 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A 135 (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 135 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1955 Bristol 403. 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, 1954 Austin A 135 (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 135 | 1955 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 135 | 403 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |