1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 30 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403. 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 403 | Crown |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |