1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1995 Rover MGF
To start off, 1995 Rover MGF is newer by 19 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, both vehicles can yield 145 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 261 kg more than 1995 Rover MGF.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover MGF. (236 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover MGF. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover MGF has manual transmission. 1995 Rover MGF 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 | 1995 Rover MGF | |
Make | Bristol | Rover |
Model | 603 | MGF |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 236 Nm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |