2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1954 Bristol 403
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1954 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1954 Bristol 403 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bristol |
Model | V12 | 403 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2900 mm |