1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1954 Bristol 403
To start off, 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 21 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 975 kg more than 1954 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. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1954 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1954 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1954 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
| Model | Lagonda | 403 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
