1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 51 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 2,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 450 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Mark II |
Year Released | 1949 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |