Peugeot 604 (1975 – 1986) vs Bristol 603 (1976 – 1982): specs compared
The Bristol 603 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 175 hp against 155 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 190 km/h. The Peugeot 604 is the lighter car, from 1,369 kg against 1,785 kg. At 4,910 mm, the Bristol 603 is 191 mm longer than the Peugeot 604.
| Specification |
Peugeot
604
1975 – 1986
|
Bristol
603
1976 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1975 – 1986 | 1976 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 155 hp | 175 hp |
| Torque | 184 – 234 Nm | 366 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 17.5 s | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 157 – 190 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 12.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,719 mm | 4,910 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,896 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,369 – 1,460 kg | 1,785 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.