1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 401 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 401 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
