1968 Audi Super 90 vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1968 Audi Super 90 is newer by 15 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi Super 90 (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi Super 90 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1968 Audi Super 90.
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, 1968 Audi Super 90 (147 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Audi Super 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi Super 90 | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Audi | Bristol |
| Model | Super 90 | 403 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 77 L |
