1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1948 Holden FX

To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1948 Holden FX. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Holden FX. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1948 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1948 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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