1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1963 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 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, 1963 Toyota Crown (80 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 30 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. 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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Crown |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |