1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 51 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 201 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Bristol 401 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Bristol Toyota
Model 401 Condor
Year Released 1950 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1971 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 72 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1225 kg 1426 kg
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2540 mm


 

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