1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1953 Bristol 404
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1953 Bristol 404 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Bristol |
Model | Sprite | 404 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |