1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1956 Wartburg 311 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1956 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 403 | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Bristol | Wartburg |
| Model | 403 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
