1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 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, 1969 Toyota Corona (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1969 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Corona |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2430 mm |