1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1951 Bristol 400 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 1951 Bristol 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 400 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |