1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1953 Bristol 403
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1953 Bristol 403 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Continental | 403 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
