1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 36 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 5 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Celica |
Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |