1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Celica |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |