1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven

To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 18 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, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.

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 Bristol 603 (333 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven 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.

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