1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1959 Rover P4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 403 (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1955 Bristol 403.
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, 1955 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1959 Rover P4 | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 403 | P4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |