1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1959 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 25 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401.
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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Crown |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |