1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1968 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1968 Peugeot 504 is newer by 14 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. Both 1954 Bristol 403 and 1968 Peugeot 504 are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Peugeot 504 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1954 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, 1968 Peugeot 504 (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 403 | 1968 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 403 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
