1956 Austin A 90 vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1956 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 90 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1953 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, 1956 Austin A 90 (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 90 | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 90 | 403 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |