1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 26 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 603 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4350 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 | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |
