1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1952 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |