1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1986 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1986 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Visa. (106 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1986 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Bristol 603 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Bristol 603. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Visa. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Visa. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1986 Citroen Visa | |
Make | Bristol | Citroen |
Model | 603 | Visa |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1579 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |