1954 Bristol 403 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 47 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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 Bristol 403 (146 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1954 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1954 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1954 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 403 | Supra |
Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |