1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 5 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 155 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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1981 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
| Model | 603 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
