1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1955 Bristol 403 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 450 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 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1954 Buick 40 | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 403 | 40 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3110 mm |