1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Celica |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |