1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 35 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 64 kg more than 1976 Bristol 603. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Bristol | Jeep |
| Model | 603 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4473 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |
