1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 44 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 1995 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
