1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 Bristol 603. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 603 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |
