1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 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, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 845 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 603 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
