1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1980 Zastava 132
To start off, 1980 Zastava 132 is newer by 25 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 132 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Zastava 132.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Zastava 132. (143 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Zastava 132.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1980 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Bristol | Zastava |
Model | 403 | 132 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |