1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1976 Buick Estate
To start off, both 1976 Bristol 603 and 1976 Buick Estate were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 100 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1976 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bristol | Buick |
Model | 603 | Estate |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |