1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 27 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1950 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1950 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Celica |
Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |