1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 25 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 221 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Crown |
Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |