1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 24 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 650 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1979 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 403 | Estate |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |