1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1967 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Vauxhall Viva 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1967 Vauxhall Viva. (69 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1967 Vauxhall Viva.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1967 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Bristol | Vauxhall |
| Model | 603 | Viva |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1159 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
