1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1955 Bristol 403
To start off, 1965 Austin A 60 is newer by 10 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, 1955 Bristol 403 (87 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 403 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 1955 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1955 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 60 | 403 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 87 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |