1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice.
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, both vehicles can yield 333 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bristol | Chevrolet |
| Model | 603 | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |
