1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1997 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Toyota Century is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 690 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400.
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. 1997 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1948 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1948 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1997 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Century |
Year Released | 1948 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |