1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |