1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2010 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2010 Toyota Yaris is newer by 60 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, 2010 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1950 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 2010 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Yaris |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1689 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |