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, 1951 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |