1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 31 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 80 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |