1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1954 Bristol 403
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB2.
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, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB2 | 1954 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | DB2 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
