1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1954 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1954 Austin A 40. 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, 1953 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 40 | 403 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 77 L |