1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona.
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 Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Corona |
Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |