1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 32 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 90 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 401 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
