1952 Bristol 401 vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 58 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 4,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 828 kg more than 1952 Bristol 401. 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401. 2010 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1952 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1952 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 401 | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2789 mm |