1956 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca. 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. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1956 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Aceca | 603 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 81 L |
